Duncan Keith turned out to be the Blackhawks’ unlikely hero Sunday in extra time. Keith carried the puck from his personal finish, beating Avalanche ahead Nathan MacKinnon within the course of, and lifted the Hawks to a 2-1 victory in opposition to Colorado on the United Center to maintain their playoff hopes alive. After falling onto his facet, the 35-year-old defenseman jumped again onto his skates and celebrated by elevating his arms above his head and screaming together with his eyes broad open. “I don’t score too many overtime goals, but MacKinnon was coming down, and I’m just trying to not get embarrassed there,” mentioned Keith, who has scored solely 17 game-winning targets in 14 seasons. “I just
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Bruins’ Brandon Carlo Growing Into Shutdown Defenseman In Third Season
The Boston Bruins long have had high hopes for Brandon Carlo, and he’s beginning to live up to some of those expectations. In his third pro season, the 22-year-old is beginning to grow into a shutdown defenseman. That was never more evident than in the Bruins’ 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Whether it was checks that he made or his decision-making, some of his signs of growth were apparent. To hear Barry Pederson’s breakdown of Carlo’s play, check out the “Amica Coverage Cam” video above, presented by Amica Insurance. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports
Charlie McAvoy Injury: Here’s Bruce Cassidy’s Latest Update On Defenseman
While likely not as quickly as Boston Bruins fans might like, Charlie McAvoy is progressing. The young blueliner, who will miss his sixth straight game Tuesday, has been sidelined with a lower-body injury. He since has started skating before practice, meaning a return to action could be coming soon. After Tuesday’s optional morning skate, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy provided the latest update on McAvoy. “I think Charlie because we’re not a structured practice today, it’s kind of his call to stay out,” Cassidy said, via Bruins.com. “Probably be a better determining (factor after Wednesday’s practice) because then the contact com... NESN.com
Ray Bourque Is ‘Very Impressed’ With Bruins Defenseman Charlie McAvoy
The Bruins currently are on summer vacation, but B’s legend Ray Bourque has encouraging words for Boston fans. NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava caught up with Bourque to talk about young Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy and his future with the Black and Gold. Bourque said he’s very excited to see McAvoy play a full season and is “very impressed with the young guy so far.” To hear more from Bourque, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com